Manchester City have approach Anderlecht for midfielder Denis Praet. The Daily Mail says Manuel Pellegrini has said that UEFA Financial Fair Play restrictions will make it difficult for the club to sign players this month, but despite this City are closely monitoring Praet.

The £10million attacking midfielder was excellent in Anderlecht's Champions League games against Arsenal, and City have been watching him for some time.

City not only have a restriction on the amount they can spend but they have also agreed to limit their wage bill and are short of homegrown players for their Champions League squad.